25 Summer Meal Deals

Plus, the Top Doctors in Sarasota/Manatee. 25 summer meal steals, all under $15. Plus, eight great tacos, the Top Doctors in Sarasota/Manatee and the rise of Arlington Park.

In this issue:

Arts & Entertainment

Why I Care

Young at Harp Uses Music to Raise Money for Children's Hospitals

Young at Harp raises money for children’s hospitals

05/31/2016 By Ilene Denton

High-Flying Hetty

Asolo Rep's Hetty Feather Offers Fun for the Whole Family

A colorful, high-flying show centered on a feisty 19th-century orphan comes to Asolo Rep in June.

05/31/2016 By Kay Kipling

Mr. Chatterbox

Hollywood Confidential: Inside Ringling College’s Film Program

In the past several years Ringling has zoomed up to No. 17 on the list of best film schools in the country as ranked by the Hollywood Reporter

05/31/2016 By Bob Plunket

Best of Sarasota

Cheap Eats

The Best Cheap Eats in Sarasota-Manatee

25 dining destinations where a great meal costs $15 or less.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Eat & Drink

Cheap Eats

5 Great Inexpensive Asian Restaurants

Discover outstanding and well-priced cuisine at one of these spots.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cheap Eats

6 Sensational Sandwiches

You'll find immensely satisfying sandwiches at these six local spots.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cheap Eats

Why Do Publix Subs Taste So Good?

Neuroscientist Stefan Crynen on what makes Publix subs sublime.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cheap Eats

New York Post Theater Columnist Michael Riedel on "Cheap Eats" at a Famous New York Bistro

For a struggling young writer, the meal was always free at a tony New York City bistro.

05/31/2016 By Michael Riedel

Cheap Eats

The Coffee Carousel: Main Street's Most Affordable Eatery

The Coffee Carousel has barely changed since the restaurant opened in the 1960s.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cheap Eats

6 Mighty and Affordable Mediterranean Restaurants

From pizza to gyros, here are our favorite places to score inexpensive Mediterranean meals in Sarasota-Manatee.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cheap Eats

5 Hot Spots for Latin American Specialties

From amazing tacos to fresh-made empanadas, here are our picks for the best local deals on Latin American favorites.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cheap Eats

Our 8 Favorite Tacos in Sarasota-Manatee

Here are our reigning favorites.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cheap Eats

6 Awesome All-American Eateries

Where to find standout burgers, hot dogs and more.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cool Beans

Justin Banister's Mobile Coffee Cart Keeps Sarasota Caffeinated

Justin Banister’s mobile cart keeps Sarasota caffeinated.

05/31/2016 By Jenna Greenfield

I Believe I Can Fry

Where to Get Great Fish and Chips in Sarasota

Six local spots that do the British staple right.

05/31/2016 By Marsha Fottler

The Feed

Darwin Santa Maria to Launch New Restaurant in Siesta Key Village

Plus, more local food news from Cooper Levey-Baker.

05/31/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Review

You'll Find Modern Peruvian at Brasa &Pisco

At Brasa & Pisco, two young Peruvian brothers are mixing respect for their culinary heritage with modern artistry.

05/31/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Review

La Scarpetta Offers Rustic Italian Fare

The 44-seat space feels like Italy on Tuttle Avenue.

05/31/2016 By Marsha Fottler

Fashion & Shopping

Fashion I.Q.

Four Must-Have Summer Fashion and Beauty Finds

Genius summer looks and loot from our fashion editor.

05/31/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Health & Fitness

Health Quest

"I Was a Human Guinea Pig"

Our editors try out some intriguing new local health treatments.

06/01/2016

Animal Athlete

A Day in the Life of Bodybuilder Jason Huh

Bodybuilder Jason Huh is a fitness guru, marketer and social media star.

05/31/2016 By Pam Daniel Photography by Robert Castro

Home & Real Estate

Neighborhoods

Arlington Park Awakens

At long last, this east-of-the-Trail neighborhood is rising and shining.

06/03/2016 By Robert Plunket

Money Talks

What $800,000 Buys in Sarasota

With $800,000 to spend on a Sarasota property, you’ll have your pick of luxurious homes

05/31/2016 By Bob Plunket

Beachfront Bargain

How to Find a Beachfront Home on the Cheap

Chasing the elusive $325,000 vacation condo on national TV.

05/31/2016 By Ilene Denton

News & City Life

From the Editor

Do Doctors Care?

An inside view of a doctor's life from the chief of staff at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

06/01/2016 By Pam Daniel

Garden of Eden

Revisiting Sarasota Jungle Gardens

As a schoolchild, I marveled at Jungle Gardens. But how would my grown-up conscience feel about animals in cages?

06/01/2016 By Isaac Eger

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Municipal Auditorium, Downtown Sarasota

Sarasota's Municipal Auditorium is a classic example of Art Deco architecture.

05/31/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman